Tax on tourists and travelers coming soon to this popular city
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The City of Edinburgh, Scotland, will charge a 5% per night tax on accommodations starting in July 2026. The city's council approved the new fees on tourists in late January.
The new tax is "is a 5% payment on the cost of the paid, overnight accommodation. The levy will be charged before VAT and will not be charged on extras like parking, meals, drinks or transport," said the website for the City of Edinburgh Council. Christine Rousselle is a lifestyle reporter with Fox News Digital.
This fee will not only apply to hotels, said the website.
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